Should I Wear False Eyelashes at My Wedding?

Photo by 5th Floor Photography

False eyelashes are a great way to emphasize your eyes and add glamour to your look. They’re great for anyone and will instantly make your eyes pop. We say “falsies” are an I DO, especially for evening nuptials. Not brave enough for a full set? Have your stylist add just a few individual lashes to the outer corners of your eyes.

Wedding Shoe Clips

Spice up your wedding footwear with some sparkly shoe clips! Did you find the perfect wedding shoes but wish they had a little bridal bling or that extra something? No problem, grab some fun and sparkly shoe clips for an instant shoe makeover. Check out some shoes we’ve transformed with a simple clip. There’s no need to worry about being uncomfortable when you adhere the clips directly to the shoe with a jewelers adhesive; and if you buy your wedding shoes at The Left Bank in Chicago or on our website we’ll adhere them for free!

Sienna with Vintage Rounded Diamond shaped shoe clips $98 pair

Robin with Small Round Shoe Clips $22 pair

Poppy with Large Circle Crystal Shoe Clips $22 pair

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Trivia Contest Winner

Say Congratulations to Liz J., the winner of our trivia contest. The correct answer to the question "What did Holly Golightly have engraved at Tiffany's jewelry store in the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's?" was a Cracker Jack Box Ring! Liz will be taking home our lovely Deco Pearl Bracelet. Keep your eyes open for more trivia contests and giveaways!

Wedding Shoe Trunk Show EXTENDED!

We just loved the Martinez Valero Wedding Shoe Trunk Show so much, we decided to extend it! Stop by the store until Friday, July 10th to check out all the fabulous bridal shoes that we normally don't carry. Martinez Valero is a sexy yet chic line of wedding shoes perfect for the bride who wants their footwear to say something special. And as a bonus, any Martinez Valero shoe purchase is 15% off until Friday the 10th!

Sparkly Wedding Bracelets We Love

Bring on the sparkle with these blingy bridal bracelets.

From top to bottom:

Bubble Cuff $88

Crystal Fluer Corsage $149

Glamoura Cuff $72

Deco Swag Cuff $129

Glamoura Pearl Cuff $72

Three Strand Fairytale $189 (also available in 1, 2, or 5 strands)

5 Ways to Wear a Brooch on Your Wedding Day

Fleurette Brooch

1. Add a designer touch to a simple shoe by having two petite brooches converted into shoe clips.

2. Wear one as a hair adornment. Ask your hair stylist to pin it in firmly or let us convert it into a hair comb for you.

3. A stunning brooch accenting a waist sash is still strong and a look we love.

4. An heirloom brooch is always special placed on your bouquet as a loving reminder of who it belonged to. If you don't have an heirloom, a butterfly, bee or dragonfly brooch will add a playful and colorful accent.

5. Add a brooch on a simple handbag or clutch. It will add a touch of sparkle for a completely chic look...even if no one notices, you'll know it's there.

Decided you can't live without a brooch for your wedding dress or bridesmaids? Check out a selection available at our shop. There's some online and even more in the store!

Win Free Wedding Jewelry Trivia Contest

There's still one more day to win some FREE bridal bling wedding jewelry! Send an email to TheLeftBank@sbcglobal.net with the correct answer to the question:

What did Holly Golightly have engraved at Tiffany's jewelry store in the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's?"

If you're right, you'll be entered for a chance to win this stunning deco-inspired pearl cuff!

Unique Wedding Veils

Want to wear a veil but don't like the look of a traditional wedding veil? Don't panic, you still have tons of options. We love the new trend of contemporary, unique yet chic, short veils that we've seen coming down the bridal aisle. Check out some of Canadian designer, Laura Jayne's newest creations for the bride. Her veils are totally custom designed to suit each bride's individual taste.

Short crystal accented circle veil with feather
flowers and sprays.

Mini chapeau hatlet with silk rosebuds and
feather sprays. Also available with a French Tulle
birdcage face veil.

Birdcage face veil with large feather flower.

French Tulle birdcage face veil with pearl accents
and silk flower.

Love these veils? Have any other unique veil ideas? Leave a comment and let us know!
All these styles and more are available at The Left Bank!

Martinez Valero Trunk Show Tomorrow!

Don't Forget!!!!

Join us for our Martinez Valero Wedding Shoe Trunk Show tomorrow! Martinez Valero is a sexy, chic, and sophisticated line of wedding shoes. The brand began creating high end women's footwear in the 1950s in Spain and the Spanish influence continues today in each detail of their unique bridal shoes. Come on Thursday, July 2nd from 2-8 pm to receive a personal fitting while working directly with the owner. See the collection and try on your favorite of this new-to-the-Left-Bank-Jewelry line and receive 15% off your shoe purchase.

How to find us @ The Left Bank: 1155 W. Webster Ave, corner of Webster and Racine
Chicago, Illinois 60614 773-929-7422 El: Red, Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to Fullerton.